friday yumminess...

recipe / fettuccine carbonara with fried eggs

... i can literally smell the pancetta* sizzling in the pan right now!

ps. a very sweet love story between two friends... i once tweeted "sometimes all you need is just one amazing friend." i truly believe that. enjoy your weekend!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MISHA GRAVENOR FOR BON APPÉTIT

dramatic and romantic...

... simply can't get enough of these gorgeous blooms. must admit, i have a bit of garden envy...

ONE | TWO

current love...

... absolutely stunning. especially in black + white.

PHOTO CREDITS VIA MY PINBOARDS

a glimpse of fall...

... fall imagery started to pour in and this stopped me in my tracks. perfect tonality.

update: thanks to emma from emma designblogg, i can now properly credit the photographer!

PHOTOGRAPHY MIKKEL ADSBØL / IMAGE FROM TINE K HOME

a beautiful exit...

PHOTO CREDITS VIA MY PINBOARDS

vintage charm...

... painted a picture in my mind where this sofa was found at a paris flea market...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY VIRGINIA MACDONALD VIA MADE BY GIRL

january flowers...

... by maureen gallace. i'm really drawn to paintings with broad strokes. and this one i just adore... so pretty + fresh!

IMAGE CREDITS VIA MY PINBOARDS

dreaming of...

... a seaside crab boil with my family back east (and island hopping!)

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKKEL VANG

enchanted...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG KADEL VIA LIFE IN PICS

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... simple summer pleasures. happy monday!

CAMERA PHONE IMAGE BY PEGGY WONG

friday yumminess...

recipe / upside-down mango tartlets

... mangoes* are so delicious right now! definitely making this over the weekend. happy friday everyone!

IMAGE FROM MARTHASTEWART.COM

travel collage // new york city

... chapter three : old and new favorites.

CAMERA PHONE IMAGES BY PEGGY WONG

up in the air...

... and in perfect symmetry!

IMAGE FROM PRODUCTION PARADISE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUIS MONTEIRO FOR TATLER UK

gray court...

... waking up in a 17th century dutch farmhouse. now wouldn't that be nice?

IMAGES FROM INSIDE HOME PAGE

string gardens...

... thought i was searching for "how to grow heirloom tomatoes" but somehow i landed on this gorgeousness. this could possibly be my next project for the home...

IMAGES FROM STRING GARDENS

ruffled camouflage...

... in perfect shades of green.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MEISEL VIA MY PINBOARDS

oh camellia...

... you are painfully gorgeous. dug this up from my stationery archives, back in the days when i was at martha. can you imagine receiving this in the mail?

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY GENTL + HYERS FOR MARTHA STEWART LIVING

musical chairs...

... and exploration! would love to get lost here, beautiful architecture...

IMAGES FROM MATTHEWHILTON.COM

dreaming of...

... a french countryside cottage and a summer getaway...

IMAGES FROM CÔTÉ BASTIDE

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... they remind me of matchboxes. often wonder what narrow buildings look like inside... happy monday!

CAMERA PHONE IMAGE BY PEGGY WONG

friday yumminess...

recipe / grilled corn with cayenne, lime, and cotija

... been searching high + low for the mexican style grilled corn recipe from café habana and this i have to say, came the closest. proportions are perfect and absolutely delicious. using twist ties* around the husks before serving is a great idea too. give it a go this weekend! happy friday everyone.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN KERNICK VIA DELISH

current love...

... would love to have art directed this shoot... subtlety like utilizing the marked side of the wood panel is spot on.

STYLED BY GITTE KJÆR / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKKEL MORTENSEN

industrial makeshift...

... bowls made from boiled leather by simon hasan. stacked together like so is a sculpture on its own, don't you think?

VIA DEZEEN

a cool bath...

... at first glance i thought, what a great attic space... upon closer inspection, it's a tub that i see. and instead of a towel warmer, this bath is complete with a heated wall, to keep the towel bar to its bare minimum. wow.

IMAGES FROM RUM

electric blue...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOANNA MCCLURE VIA SIMPLE BLUEPRINT

fog linen work...

... you know i love my simple styling! these products + images from fog linen work just hit the right note for me.

VIA APARTMENT THERAPY | IMAGES FROM FOG LINEN WORK

a stolen moment...

... at the getty. it really is one of my favorite places in los angeles...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

pretty in pink...

... what a great look to spice up the mantel + candlesticks.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK CLINE FOR LONNY

took my breath away...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MEISEL VIA HAUTE DESIGN

bpr in brides!

... such a fun piece in brides! one of our custom wedding designs were featured as an example for the "invite inspiration" article, using a couple's wedding venue as the inspiration. the skirball cultural center was my muse – i was really drawn to its modern architecture and the airy, ethereal quality. thanks so much for the feature heather! xoxo

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / BRIDES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FALL/WINTER 2010

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... amazed as to what the sun can create graphically. happy monday!

CAMERA PHONE IMAGE BY PEGGY WONG

friday yumminess...

recipe / poached pacific sole with capers & chives

... wanted to share this recipe with you. tried it last night and it's a thumbs up! love the clean flavors* from the sauvignon blanc + capers. have a great weekend!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY QUENTIN BACON FOR REAL SIMPLE

current love...

... the hit of color on the chandelier is quirky + brilliant!

IMAGE FROM LIGHT LOCATIONS

picture perfect...

... and just like a soft summer breeze...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MEISEL VIA FASHION GONE ROGUE

match play

... wouldn't it be fun to have these two in one room? the colors + silhouettes complement each other perfectly.

ONE | TWO

feeling nostalgic...

... the first word that came to mind when i saw this en suite bathroom was handsome. adorned with a vintage mirror and classic lace. what a place to escape to...

IMAGE FROM LIVINGETC.COM

taste-touch-tell

... love how this story was shot and put together. ceramicist vipoo srivilasa wanted viewers to experience his art first hand. the result? a dinner party showcasing traditional thai cuisine in his intricate blue + white patterned bowls. i would have loved to be a guest at that dinner table...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMMA REILLY FOR INSIDE OUT

pretty raindrops...

... well, not exactly raindrops, but i do love the pendant shape and composition. a bit of modern romance for this tuesday. hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend!

IMAGE FROM CANVAS

friday yumminess...

recipe / stove-top (or grill-top?!) clambake

... i do love a clambake! throwing everything on a baking sheet is perfect* for sharing around the table this weekend. have a wonderful forth of july everyone!

IMAGE FROM MARTHASTEWART.COM

{at home} hello sunshine...

... it's a bright + happy morning! switched out our dark herringbone pillows to these hot summer ones for our bed/room. makes me smile.

IMAGE BY PEGGY WONG

atwater house...

... my second year of going to the dwell on design home tours in los angeles and i have to say, i thoroughly enjoyed this particular indoor-outdoor living space. lots of graphic details to be found (how much do i love the play with tiles?) and there are grape vines, yes grape vines, around the house...

IMAGES BY PEGGY WONG